Reported cases of leprosy in Liberia

Liberia: Reported cases of leprosy was 63 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
63 Cases
Change on year
up 14.5%
World rank
58th
of 181 countries
All-time high
777 Cases
in 2008
All-time low
55 Cases
in 2023
Years of data
14
2005–2024

Reported cases of leprosy in Liberia, 2005–2024

02004006008002005201420242005: 267 Cases2006: 285 Cases2007: 319 Cases2008: 777 Cases2009: 415 Cases2010: 482 Cases2011: 662 Cases2014: 355 Cases2017: 152 Cases2018: 162 Cases2019: 99 Cases2021: 357 Cases2023: 55 Cases2024: 63 Cases

Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.

Analysis

Liberia recorded 63 Cases for reported cases of leprosy in 2024.

That represents a change of up 14.5% on the previous year and down 82.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, reported cases of leprosy in Liberia peaked at 777 Cases in 2008 and was at its lowest, 55 Cases, in 2023.

Liberia ranks 58th of 181 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 412.6 Cases 267 Cases 777 Cases 5
2010s 318.67 Cases 99 Cases 662 Cases 6
2020s 158.33 Cases 55 Cases 357 Cases 3

Countries ranked near Liberia

  1. 55 Micronesia (country) 78 Cases compare
  2. 56 Benin 74 Cases compare
  3. 56 Togo 74 Cases compare
  4. 59 Cambodia 46 Cases compare
  5. 60 Vietnam 45 Cases compare
  6. 61 Haiti 41 Cases compare
  7. 61 United Arab Emirates 41 Cases compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is reported cases of leprosy in Liberia?
Reported cases of leprosy in Liberia was 63 Cases in 2024, according to World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Liberia?
The highest recorded value was 777 Cases in 2008.
What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Liberia?
The lowest recorded value was 55 Cases in 2023.
How does Liberia rank for reported cases of leprosy?
Liberia ranks 58th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
Is reported cases of leprosy rising or falling in Liberia?
Over the last ten years it is down 82.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Liberia data come from?
The figures come from World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Reported cases of leprosy. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Reported cases of leprosy
Unit
Cases
Source
World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
181 places, 2,662 data points, 2005–2024
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The number of new cases of leprosy reported each year. Leprosy is a disease caused by a bacterial infection that can lead to significant disabilities.